CPM Homework Help : CALC Problem 1-87

Review the directions for writing approach statements in the Math Notes box before problem 1-47. Then write a complete set of approach statements for $y = 3^{-x} + 1$ . .

Hint:

A complete approach statement should include information about interesting parts of the graph, for example: holes, vertical asymptotes, roots, and what happens as x approaches $+∞$ and $−∞$ .

Hint 1:

As $x →− ∞$ , $y →$ ___________

More Help 2:

There is no horizontal asymptote to the left.

Hint 1:

As $x → ∞$ , $y →$ ___________

More Help 2:

This is the horizontal asymptote to the right.

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